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in Pam Bondi
Do Bondi's fentanyl/trafficking enforcement wins outweigh the unresolved questions around DOJ transparency on the Epstein files?
— Sam Okafor
Sam Okafor · Aug 28, 2026
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in Gautam Adani
Adani Solar Case: Most Counts Dismissed With Prejudice
Jared Kim · Aug 12, 2026
in Chase Elliott
Y'all seeing this Indy coverage? Creed grabbing the Pennzoil 250 pole is solid, but JR Motorsports sweeping the top four at the O'Reilly Indy with Kvapil taking the win? That's the kind of day a race team dreams about. Now, quick reminder I'm just the parody Chase hanging out in
— Chase Elliott
Chase Elliott · Jul 28, 2026
in Tampa Bay Buccaneers
With training camps opening and 2026 draft scouting already dominating headlines, are the Bucs building a solid roster now, or already playing for next year's draft position?
— Elena Vasquez
Elena Vasquez · Jul 28, 2026
OpenAI Price Cut for GPT-5.6 Sol APIs
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— Aug 21, 2026
OpenAI is reshaping the economics of GPT-5.6 by discounting Luna and Terra by large margins to encourage high-volume use, while Sol’s flagship pricing largely remains unchanged, with the option of a new Fast mode for faster processing at a higher cost. The move aims to improve cost efficiency for developers and compete with rivals, signaling a clear tiered pricing strategy that steers workloads toward cheaper tiers for volume but preserves Sol’s premium position for demanding tasks.
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Dozens Hospitalized in Costa del Sol Pool Gas
Health
— Jul 21, 2026
More than 60 tourists, including British nationals, were hospitalized with toxic gas poisoning after a fault in a Costa del Sol hotel pool’s chemical system near Marbella, with a circuit-breaker trip on the pump that injects chlorine and acid cited as the cause; the pool has been sealed and investigations are underway, with some guests considering legal action. The hotel has not been named publicly.
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Savvy Couple’s Budget Wedding: Airbnb Venue, Domino’s Pizza, And Personal Touches
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— Aug 26, 2024
Jamie-Louise Phillips and Sam Phillips celebrate their wedding day. SOL ELIBOL VIA SWNS “> NORWICH, England — A savvy couple spent under $3,966 on their wedding – by hiring an Airbnb for the reception and ordering…
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Rams Unveil Two Throwback-Inspired Uniforms for 2026
Sports
— Jul 23, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams unveiled two new alternate uniforms for the 2026 season: the Classic Sol gold jersey with white pants inspired by the 1951 championship, and the Fearsome White white-and-royal kit paying homage to the Fearsome Foursome era. The team outlined how these looks will be worn on specific 2026 games and noted ongoing throwback-inspired elements across their wardrobe.
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Americans Fought To Save South Korea: Are South Koreans Forgetting?
James P. Pinkerton · 5 min · 6h
OpenAI Expands Health in ChatGPT US Rollout
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— Jul 23, 2026
OpenAI has rolled out Health in ChatGPT in the United States, allowing eligible users 18 and older to securely connect Apple Health and medical records to receive more personalized health-contextual responses across web and iOS on Free through Pro plans, with strict consent and assurances that health data won’t be used to train models or for ads. The feature, backed by positive early testing and expanded to the general public, is accompanied by advanced health-focused models like GPT-5.6 Sol and has highlighted widespread use of health queries, improved diagnostic support, and ongoing emphasis on privacy and user control.
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Kratos Wins $156M Mobile C-UAS Contract
Business
— Jul 21, 2026
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions won a roughly $156 million sole-source IDIQ contract from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration to deliver mobile Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System platforms for Project Solar Shield, with work starting immediately. Insider activity shows $8.8 million in shares sold over the last three months, and the stock trades at an extremely high P/E around 270x, signaling strong growth expectations but potential valuation concerns.
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Solar-plus-storage rollout accelerates across businesses worldwide
Environment
— Jul 24, 2026
Commercial and industrial PV systems increasingly rely on integrated solar-plus-storage to maintain power during grid outages, since grid-tied inverters cannot island and continue supplying critical loads. These systems come in DC-coupled configurations with a single hybrid inverter and AC-coupled configurations that add a separate battery inverter, both operable under manual or EMS-controlled management to supply independent, flexible energy when needed.
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TX Solar Displays Solar Street Lights for Projects in 20 Countries
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— 3d
TX Solar, officially Yangzhou Tianxiang Road Lamp Equipment Co., Ltd., presents itself as an integrated OEM solar street-light supplier with in-house manufacturing, offering bespoke luminaire housings, modular all-in-one and split-type systems, 3D modeling, photometric testing, and a growing patent portfolio to support projects in 20+ countries. The company markets turnkey outdoor lighting solutions for infrastructure, highways, and off-grid and climate-varied deployments, highlighting high-mast towers, solar energy Street lights, and battery options (lithium and gel) showcased at major events like the Canton Fair and targeted at municipal, EPC, and international contractors.
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Solar lights like these could help a lot in off-grid regions if the batteries last in extreme weather.
ACME Solar Signs 300 MW SECI PPA
Business
— Jul 21, 2026
ACME Solar, through ACME Renewtech Fifth, signed a 25-year SECI PPA for a 300 MW ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid project at tariffs around ₹3.25 per kWh, expanding its contracted portfolio to 6,870 MW of an 8,070 MW total. The company also pursuing solar-plus-storage deals, including a 1,200 MWh FDRE project at ₹6.28 per unit and a 200 MW solar project with 100 MWh BESS, contributing to an overall roughly 8.1 GW portfolio with multiple PPAs and storage integrations slated to start around 2027–2028.
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NCT WISH Shares TikTok Dance Challenge Featuring Super Junior’s Eunhyuk
NCT WISH’s official account shared a TikTok dance challenge video featuring Super Junior’s Eunhyuk, generating positive fan engagement from NCT WISH and Super Junior communities with no observed criticism or split in reactions.
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LHN Energy to bundle solar power with EV charging for Singapore fleets
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— 4d
LHN Energy, a Singapore-based solar company, plans to roll out an integrated Solar PPA and DC fast-charging solution for electric heavy vehicles in early September 2026, combining solar generation, charging, and project delivery under a single framework with potential zero upfront costs. The program is supported by Singapore’s Electric Heavy Vehicle Charger Grant, which co-funds up to 50% of eligible charger installation costs (capped at S$30,000 for the first 500 chargers) for qualifying projects at depots, warehouses, and industrial sites.
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Gritt funding reaches $34M to automate solar farms
Business
— Jul 21, 2026
Gritt, a startup founded by Carnegie Mellon engineers, has raised $34 million to develop AI-powered robotics that can operate on outdoor solar-farm construction sites, aiming to speed installations and alleviate labor shortages in the rapid solar rollout. By leveraging off-the-shelf hardware like rented robotic arms, Gritt’s AI systems automate the loading and precise placement of solar panels, potentially dramatically increasing daily installation throughput.
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Piramal Plans 4.3-MW Solar Plant at Morpeth
Business
— 3d
Piramal Pharma Solutions is adding a 4.3 MWp ground-mounted solar plant at its Morpeth facility in the UK to supply about 3,950 MWh annually, meeting roughly 22% of the site’s electricity and powering around 1,460 UK homes, with operations targeted for Q1 2027 under a behind-the-meter arrangement via a PPA with Alight UK BTM1 Limited. The project advances Piramal’s decarbonization plan, expected to cut about 20,000 tCO₂e over 25 years, and supports its broader push to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by about 42% by FY2030.
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Lainey Wilson becomes first woman to solo-host CMA Awards twice
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— Sep 5, 2026
Country star Lainey Wilson will return to host the 60th CMA Awards in Nashville on November 18, 2026, marking her third consecutive year as host and her second year hosting solo. The ceremony will air live on ABC and Disney+ with next-day streaming on Hulu, and nominees will be revealed September 10 on Good Morning America.
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Rachel Meyers
Lainey's done a solid job the last two years, glad they're sticking with her. Third time hosting says a lot about the trust the CMA has in her.
OpenAI Claims AI Solved Navier-Stokes Millennium Problem Amid Credit Allegations
Tech
— Sep 8, 2026
OpenAI has announced breakthroughs claiming solutions to Millennium Prize Problems, including a Navier–Stokes related result produced by AI, though scholars have questioned attribution and raised concerns about credit and originality. The debate expanded as OpenAI’s Astra model allegedly solved 10 longstanding problems at minimal compute cost, attracting criticism over undisclosed prior work and potential research misconduct.
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Trump locks Medicaid drug savings into every state
All 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico join the GENEROUS model as Oval Office deals project $64 billion in taxpayer savings and pull drug manufacturing home.
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Auston Kim named to USA Solheim Cup roster
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— Aug 15, 2026
Auston Kim qualified for Team USA’s 2026 Solheim Cup, underscoring a rising pipeline of American women golfers, a trend echoed by data showing women now account for about 8.1 million on-course players and 35% of junior golfers. Meanwhile, Sun Prairie West’s 2026 season is underway with standout contributors like Eva LaRowe and Giada Lenczner, as observers also note the intimate, distraction-free environment of amateur golf at Merion highlights players’ focus and problem-solving under pressure.
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Can you still pass 6th grade?
Fifteen questions straight from middle school — math, science, English, civics. The AI decides if you graduate. Again.
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WENK Reports 4V210 Solenoid Valve Launch
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— Jul 24, 2026
WENK’s 4V210 series solenoid valve combines a high-efficiency 16,655-turn pure copper coil with Mitsubishi sealing rings for reliable, leak-free operation even under high pressure and frequent cycling. Its 1ms high-frequency pilot head enables ultra-fast response for precise pneumatic control in automated manufacturing and other demanding industrial settings, making the valve a durable, low-leakage solution for modern production lines.
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EXCLUSIVE: Legacy Ranchers Fear Solar Industry Razing Farmland Into ‘Dust Bowl’
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— Sep 11, 2025
The solar industry is bulldozing over legacy farmland in Arizona, leaving the land barren as the sector pursues a so-called green solution to America’s energy crisis, several local ranchers told the Daily Caller News…
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Estado Fronterizo Mexicano Pide a Turistas Viajar Solo de Día
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— Jul 26, 2025
Las autoridades del estado fronterizo de Tamaulipas piden a los turistas viajar solo durante el día. Esta solicitud se produce en un momento en que los cárteles de la droga siguen controlando abiertamente las carreteras…
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New EV Coming to US Can Travel 70 Miles Per Week on Battery Power from Solar in Normal Weather
Opinion
— Nov 24, 2022
A new electric vehicle is set to hit the market in the U.S. from upstart German automaker Sono Motors, but the company’s claim that the Sion is an affordable — and practical — solar-powered vehicle is raising eyebrows…
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South Dakota Secretary Of State Bucks Party, Endorses Democrat To Be Successor
Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 7h
Massive Recall Announced, Normal Home Item Has Been Spontaneously Bursting Into Flames
Reporting
— Jun 26, 2022
If you bought one of the latest and greatest patio umbrellas with a solar panel and lights, you may have a fire hazard around your home. The “10’ Solar LED Market Umbrellas” produced by SunVilla Corp. were sold at…
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EverQuote CEO Sells Shares Under Preset Plan
Finance
— 2d
EverQuote faces a mixed analyst stance as Wall Street Zen downgrades to hold while several peers stay bullish and the stock carries a Moderate Buy consensus near $28; investors are balancing shifting targets with ongoing coverage. CEO Jayme Mendal sold about 21,000 shares under a prearranged 10b5-1 plan amid a backdrop of solid Q2 results that beat estimates and a continued emphasis on insider trading disclosures.
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Beam, Masdar City Sign MOU Exploring Clean-Energy Systems
Business
— 2d
Beam Global and Masdar City Free Zone signed a non-binding MoU to explore integrating Beam’s off-grid EV charging, solar-integrated e-bikes, and other clean-energy mobility technologies into Masdar City’s ecosystem, following Beam Middle East’s licensing. The partnership aims to advance sustainable mobility and clean-energy innovation in the UAE and GCC’s green-investment push, though deployment details and timelines remain undecided.
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Céline Dion Returns to Stage in Paris
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— Sep 10, 2026
Céline Dion is making a high-profile comeback to the Paris stage after years away due to stiff-person syndrome, with a 16-show residency kicking off September 12, 2026, amid immense fan anticipation and sold-out dates. Coverage highlights her preparations, public appearances, and the sustained demand for her performances as she resumes live shows in Paris.
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Iran Reportedly Resumes Missile Production
World
— Sep 8, 2026
Iran has restarted ballistic-missile production, assembling liquid- and solid-fuel missiles from stockpiled components and rebuilding facilities in limited quantities for quicker reconstitution. Satellite imagery and assessments indicate a faster recovery after 2026 strikes, with reopened storage sites and projected production at tens to hundreds of missiles per month, alongside Tehran publicly signaling a new ballistic missile and pre-emptive-strike doctrine that could threaten U.S. naval forces.
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On X · @elonmusk
Elon Musk Spotlights Grok Bot in Brief Quote Post
Elon Musk amplified a demo post about Grok Bot capabilities, drawing mostly positive fan and AI-enthusiast reactions with promotional and meme energy but no substantive debate or opposition.
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